US Bridges

New Circle Road over Cane Run Ck.

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .60 MI East of Ky 922 Ntr · Structure no. 034B00040N

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,815
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road over Cane Run Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying New Circle Road over Cane Run Ck. in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 43,815 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,815 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Circle Road
CrossesCane Run Ck.
Location.60 MI East of Ky 922 Ntr
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07306, -84.48528
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,815 (2018)
Projected traffic43,815 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road over Cane Run Ck. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is New Circle Road over Cane Run Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does New Circle Road over Cane Run Ck. carry?

About 43,815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New Circle Road over Cane Run Ck.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns New Circle Road over Cane Run Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.